Post traumatic stress disorder

Description

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may develop following exposure to an extremely threatening or horrific event or series of events. It is characterised by all of the following: 1) re-experiencing the traumatic event or events in the present in the form of vivid intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares. Re-experiencing may occur via one or multiple sensory modalities and is typically accompanied by strong or overwhelming emotions, particularly fear or horror, and strong physical sensations; 2) avoidance of thoughts and memories of the event or events, or avoidance of activities, situations, or people reminiscent of the event(s); and 3) persistent perceptions of heightened current threat, for example as indicated by hypervigilance or an enhanced startle reaction to stimuli such as unexpected noises. The symptoms persist for at least several weeks and cause significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning.

Index terms

Post traumatic stress disorder
PTSD - [post traumatic stress disorder]
Traumatic neurosis

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trauma-related disorders
Battered person syndrome
Combat neurosis
Rape trauma syndrome

Inclusions

Traumatic neurosis

Excludes

6B41 – Complex post traumatic stress disorder
QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Exclusions from above levels

QD85 – Burnout
QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement

Sibling codes

6B41 – Complex post traumatic stress disorder
6B42 – Prolonged grief disorder
6B43 – Adjustment disorder
6B44 – Reactive attachment disorder
6B45 – Disinhibited social engagement disorder
6B4Y – Other specified disorders specifically associated with stress
6B4Z – Disorders specifically associated with stress, unspecified

Foundation entity

Post traumatic stress disorder – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2070699808

Part of: 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders